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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.50, 2,033.02 and 381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.50, 2,033.02 and 381.39 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.50 : 2,033.02 = 381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.50/2,033.02 = 381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.50x = 2,033.02 × 381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.50x = 775,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,373.50/1,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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